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Fuel market study raises pricing concerns
Power / Energy

Fuel market study raises pricing concerns

Consumers in New Zealand may be paying too much for petrol after a study found retail fuel margins have risen significantly in five years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Commerce Commission reveals concerns for Spark/TeamTalk merger
Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission reveals concerns for Spark/TeamTalk merger

​The Commerce Commission today published a statement of Preliminary Issues regarding Spark New Zealand's proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom
Commerce Commission

Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom

The Commerce Commission has acknowledged that it has received a clearance application from Spark for its proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide
Apple

Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide

It was a busy week for the NetGuide team. We thought we'd make it easy for you and pick out our highlights of the week in the land of consumer tech.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Commerce Commission

Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out

Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Commerce Commission

NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go

The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Spark pleas for pause as Vodafone-Sky merger looms
Commerce Commission

Spark pleas for pause as Vodafone-Sky merger looms

Spark seeks High Court halt to Vodafone-Sky deal, citing need for 'natural justice' and consumer protection before merger proceeds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017

Global Stories

Commerce Commission stories

Telecommunications - NZ's most complained about industry, says ComCom
Unified Communications

Telecommunications - NZ's most complained about industry, says ComCom

New Zealand's telecoms industry is the most complained about sector, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission
Unified Communications

Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission

Four NZ telecommunications companies have been warned by the Commerce Commission for breaching the Fair Trading Act.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020
Commerce Commission

InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020

Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill to have first reading in mid-August, says Communications Minister Simon Bridges.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill
Commerce Commission

Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill

Simon Bridges to introduce Bill reviewing regulatory framework of NZ's telecommunications sector. Utility regulation model for UFB fibre included.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop
Unified Communications

Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop

In December 2015, the Commission announced its final decisions on the wholesale prices Chorus could charge internet providers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner
Unified Communications

Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner

Dr Stephen Gale has been reappointed as Telecommunications Commissioner and member of the Commerce Commission in New Zealand.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
In just 12 months Kiwis getting substantially more data for less money
Unified Communications

In just 12 months Kiwis getting substantially more data for less money

Kiwis are getting better value for money when it comes to broadband and mobile services, according to a recent report from the Commerce Commission.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
Ignorance no defence as Bestdeals cops $47k fine
Commerce Commission

Ignorance no defence as Bestdeals cops $47k fine

Being unaware of legal requirements is no defence for breaches of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and FTA, as Bestdeals has discovered.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
Two year jail sentence for mobile trader
Commerce Commission

Two year jail sentence for mobile trader

A mobile trader has been sentenced to two years in the first jail sentence handed down in a prosecution initiated by the Commerce Commission.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Chorus network capacity will continue to grow to meet customer demand
Unified Communications

Chorus network capacity will continue to grow to meet customer demand

The Commerce Commission just released the final decision in its review of the non‑price features of the Unbundled Bitstream Access (UBA) service.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Auckland mobile trader charged; Best Buy pleads guilty in ongoing ComCom action
Commerce Commission

Auckland mobile trader charged; Best Buy pleads guilty in ongoing ComCom action

The Commerce Commission has filed charges against an Auckland company, while another has pleaded guilty in an ongoing crackdown on mobile traders.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017